Problem
Block 5’s client was experiencing delays within their procurement process. This was causing frustration due to consistently missed deadlines. The lack of knowledge and understanding of the procurement process was leading to a shift within the business dynamic, creating a culture of finger-pointing and disruption within the team. This resulted in attempts by the business to circumvent the procurement process to attempt faster project delivery which was not in line
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The procurement function of a major infrastructure advisor was not operating optimally resulting in significant financial losses, time delays and strain on the internal team. Block 5 were engaged to perform a "Health Check" review of the function and provide a report of the findings.
Problem
Block5 was engaged to secure a provider for the transport of specialised vehicles between various locations throughout South East Queensland. The client was receiving poor service levels from their incumbent supplier and required a swift and significant improvement. The specific nature of the client’s requirements for vehicle transport meant that securing the right provider for the services was paramount.
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Amidst the COVID-19 lock-down conditions, Block 5 was engaged remotely to secure the development and provision of an emergency solvency and cashflow report. Within the client’s organisation, the average start to close cycle time of a project of this value sits at approximately 100 days. The client required the provision of audit and reporting services to be engaged within a two-week timeframe. In addition to the time constraints, the client required service provision
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Block 5 were engaged to identify operational cost savings for a client’s virtual desktop environment. A complex review and analysis of the client’s billing data indicated a significant increase in wastage in certain areas of the business over 2 years. Block 5 identified that this kind of waste should have typically reduced over time through proper asset management and use of monitoring tools.
Problem
Block 5’s client required a large number of buildings across the state to be protected against lightning strikes. The client had commenced a tendering process to source a supplier when Block 5 was engaged to assist with the process and ensure an effective sourcing solution was reached.
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Block 5 was engaged to secure fabrication and repair services for the rectification of various safety issues at a large number of locations throughout regional Queensland. The complexity involved in the sparse sites combined with an inherent safety risk meant that securing the right skills was critical to achieving value for money. Five separate packages were released to market, allowing suppliers to submit proposals for some or all packages.
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Block 5 were engaged to assist the client in obtaining clarity around specific assets and server to application or service interdependencies. The client was using complicated and outdated spreadsheets resulting in difficulty in providing any form of user friendly interfaces and analytical trends for better visibility and decision making.
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Block 5 were engaged to secure material writers for the rectification of issues in training documentation for a Registered Training Organisation within a very tight timeframe. The urgency of this project meant that securing the right skills quickly was critical to achieving value for money.
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Block 5 were engaged to secure civil works services for the rectification of eroded areas of an environmentally damaged regional site. Eight specified zones were highlighted for rectification to minimise future erosion. The short timeframe for this project meant that securing the right skills and obtaining value for money were critical.